In 1894, Charles Miller, a British-born football player, and administrator arrived in Brazil with two footballs and a set of rules in hand, determined to popularize the game in one of the most populous countries in the world.

As a youth, Miller spent his childhood in his native Swansea, Wales where he became immersed in the game of football. Miller’s father was a successful businessman and this allowed Miller to attend school in Bristol, England, where he studied engineering. In 1892, he moved to Sao Paulo, Brazil to work at a rubber factory, owned by his father.

It was while in Brazil that Miller first introduced the game of football to the locals. Miller brought two footballs with him and taught the locals the rules of the game. He also took care to ensure that the rules he taught were of a quality that would help the Brazilians learn the game quickly.

Miller's enthusiasm for the game was so infectious that it spread like wildfire throughout Brazil. He organized several matches in and around Sao Paulo and soon the game was being played in all the major cities. Miller was even invited to the opening ceremony of the first Brazilian championship in 1895.

Miller's influence on the game in Brazil was long-lasting. His efforts to popularize the game paid off, and by the 1930s Brazil had become a powerhouse in world football. Miller is remembered as the man who brought football to Brazil and helped make it the global game it is today. He will always be remembered as one of the most important figures in the history of Brazilian football.